Genting Singapore Hires Ex-Las Vegas Sands Executive

By

Chun Han Wong

July 13, 2012 7:36 a.m. ET

SINGAPORE—Casino operator Genting Singapore PLC has hired an executive from rival Las Vegas Sands Corp. to join the compliance department at its Resorts World Sentosa casino resort, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

Analysts see the move as part of the Singapore gaming company's bid to shore up its regulatory compliance.